Epigenetics

Summary: A new study has uncovered a direct link between somatic mutations and epigenetic modifications, challenging established views on aging. …

Summary: Childhood stress may leave lasting marks on sperm, altering epigenetic profiles and potentially influencing brain development in offspring. Researchers …

Summary: New research in epigenetics reveals how early-life experiences influence gene expression and brain development. By bridging the gap between …

Summary: A new study estimates that childhood lead exposure, peaking between 1960 and 1990 due to leaded gasoline, caused 151 …

Summary: Maternal immune activity during pregnancy influences memory circuitry in offspring, with sex-specific effects extending into midlife. Elevated immune markers …

Summary: Research indicates that cannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors by disrupting mitochondria …

Summary: Researchers have developed a second-generation epigenetic clock called CheekAge, which accurately predicts mortality risk using cheek cell samples. Unlike …

Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN), particularly blue light, disrupts fish behavior and affects their offspring. After just a few …

Summary: A new study reveals that astrocytes, a type of brain cell, can transform into nerve cells through changes in …

Summary: Researchers have developed an epigenetic clock, “Retro-Age,” that predicts biological age by analyzing DNA markers from ancient viral remnants …